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City Council Meeting Minute
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Mayor and Council Members John Georgette, City Clerk
Steve McLean, Mayor
Chad Simmons, Vice Mayor Staff Members:
Max Godde, Council Member Josh Nelson, City Attorney
Connie Gonsalves, Council Member Chris Mynderup, Interim City Manager/Police Chief Bob Stimpson, Council Member Bree Wilder, Public Works Superintendent Dale Fishback. Interim Fire Chief
ABSENT: None Carleen Kirkpatrick, Deputy City Clerk
Mayor McLean called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
Mayor McLean led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. CEREMONIAL
• Introduction and swearing in of Police Sergeant promoted to Police Captain: Jose Arevalos.
Police Captain Arevalos was sworn in by City Clerk John Georgette, introduced by Interim City Manager/Police Chief Christopher Mynderup, and his badge was pinned on by his brother.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Motion to approve the City Council Agenda dated August 14, 2023 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Stimpson, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Godde, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA.
Discussion items only, no action will be taken. Any person may address the Council at this time on any subject within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Please note - there is a three (3) minute limit.
Virginia Manner (Jackson Creek HOA) - Expressed gratitude to the City Council for their continued concern, especially to Max Godde for attending their most recent HOA meeting concerning an upcoming vote for the expensive repairs to a portion of the creek near their community.
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Godde was able to answer many of their questions, setting residents at ease. She also expressed gratitude to PW Superintendent Bree Wilder for helping to make arrangements and being present on Monday with the CalFire boys camp during the creek clean up.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR.
Items listed on the consent calendar are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any iler may be removed for discussion at the request of a Council Member. a. Approval of the July 10, 2023 and July 24, 2023 Meeting Minutes. b. Approval of Expenditure Reports in the total amount of $333,606.00. c. Approval of Payroll Expenditure Report in the amount of $970,752.21. d. Receive Treasurer's Report for May 2023.
e. Receive Jackson Building Department Monthly Report for July 2023. f. Receive Jackson Fire Department Monthly Report for July 2023. g. Receive Jackson Police Department Monthly Report for July 2023. h. Resolution No. 2023-30 Approving Lot Line Adjustment of APN's 044-060-021, 023, 024 & 025 (1665, 1635 & 1601 Tunnel Hill Drive).
i. Approval of SEIU Local 1021 Side Letter Agreement regarding MOU, COLA 3%, retroactive lo July 1, 2023.
j. Approval of JPOA Side Letter Agreement regarding MOU, COLA 3%, retroactive to July 1, 2023.
k. Approval of JPFA Side Letter Agreement regarding MOU, COLA 3% increase, retroactive to July 1, 2023.
1. Approval of Special Event Permit Application - Jackson Lion's Club 2023 Halloween Parade.
m. Receive Sewer Sanitation Management Plan Annual Report 2023.
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar dated August 14, 2023 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Stimpson, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 5 to O vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Godde, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS.
This section is to provide staff an opportunity to present oral status reports on issues. No legal action is expected to be taken by the Council.
Public Works Superintendent, Bree Wilder - PW was able to address a water leak due to an old steel line with a hole in it on Endcot Avenue last week, along with another leak on Peek Street above the Vet Clinic. The Caltrans maintenance agreement for sidewalk sweeping is pending approval in the next couple weeks, increased from $15k to $34k, resulting in the street sweeper being covered at $120/hour versus $30/hour. Interim City Manager Mynderup and Wilder met with Caltrans a couple weeks ago regarding right of ways in the creeks, which they may be able to assist with in 2-3 months. Wilder chose August 14, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes
not to wait 2-3 months and moved forward with CalFire to clear the creeks for the homeowners instead.
Caltrans is also stating 6-8 years before they will conduct dredging in the creeks. Councilmember Gonsalves inquired about completing dredging and Wilder advised City is not giving up and looking to every possible solution available. Mayor McLean inquired about Fish & Game and Wilder advised City has a 12-year permit to do some removal in the creeks, but we are currently still in bird nesting season.
A biologist came out to look for bird nests and there are still nests by City Hall on the bridge to watch through the 31st. Clearing has occurred from South Avenue to the Best Western, and from the Jackson Creek residential area to the construction area at the French Bar Bridge. CalFire's group has 11 class 1 guys that are making great progress here since they are not cleared to leave the county for fires. Meeting with FEMA on August 22nd for sewer lines and manhole stabilization in the creeks. Civic Center project at City Hall is complete and council meetings will return there next meeting. New trash cans have been donated by ACES (arranged by HJBA) and were installed by PW on Main Street. They were delivered with plastic bags and Wilder connected with ACES to have plastic totes installed in place of bags soon. * Councilmember Gonsalves advised a thank you letter needs to be sent to ACES.
Interim Fire Chief, Dale Fishback - There was a small wildland fire (grass area) in town last week at 1029 North Main Street, possibly due to smoking residents. They had a rule requiring people to smoke at least 20 feet away from the residence (putting them in dry grass), and FD recommended they make a safer smoking area moving forward. Note: CalFire engine crossed Starks Lane successfully. The replacement ladder truck has arrived at Station 132, is currently being branded with Jackson emblems and equipment, and will be in service in the next few weeks.
Interim City Manager / Police Chief, Chris Mynderup - Resulting from Assembly Bill 178 in 2022, the Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Program was enacted, providing $50 million to city and county LE agencies. City of Jackson was awarded $15,000 of that to establish a wellness program, and they have implemented the Cortico wellness app (part of Lexipol who prepares the policy and procedure manual). Cortico's app is available for confidential use 24/7 to sworn, professional, and volunteer staff and their families, providing numerous wellness resources including self-assessments, health tips, diets, etc. It is also connected to the city EAP program, County Chaplain services, and will be connected to the upcoming peer support group. Cortico tracks the services utilized, though not the users who utilize them. The service cost $2000/year, which the grant will cover for many years before city needs to consider budgeting to continue it. A conditional job offer was made to Graciela Razo last week, pending backgrounds (physical and psychological evals). Councilmember Godde asked if this would bring PD to full staff, and Mynderup advised it does with the exception of the additional position for a full-time detective they will be gaining. After Ms. Razo is on board and trained, they will begin the recruitment/hiring process for a promotion to the detective position, and/or backfilling an officer position.
No report for Interim City Manager.
City Attorney, Josh Nelson - No report.
6. COUNCIL REPORTS.
This section is to provide Council members an opportunity to present reports on their activities and to request item be placed on future agendas.
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Councilmember Godde - Attended the Jackson Creek HOA meeting on Sunday when they voted to hire a contractor to restore the wall/bank along their side of the creck, costing $3500/homeowner. Work will begin within the month. Councilmember Stimpson inquired if any of their insurance would help cover this cost, and Virginia Manner responded they are not. [Ms. Manner had additional comments that this clerk has been unable to decipher, due to resident not speaking into a mic.] Attended the Kennedy Mine Foundation monthly meeting- they are preparing for a fundraiser dinner this Saturday to help start phase 2 of the Kennedy head frame restoration. He has connected with John Berchtold (recruiter for permanent City Manager. Attended (the end of the Cemetery Committee meeting last week.
Councilmember Gonsalves - No report.
Councilmember Stimpson - Air District and LAFCO meeting are upcoming. Recently met with Frank Axe and others at a self-help road tax meeting for an initiative that may be coming up on the ballot. He attended the Economic Development Committee meeting last month, with the next meeting coming up on August 30th
Vice Mayor Simmons - No report.
Mayor McLean - Attended Amador County Transportation Commission meeting and the Amador County Transit Committee meeting. Attended Chamber mixer at the Preston Castle and presented Jackson Fitness opening within Jackson city limits. The Beautification meeting is coming up along with a Chamber of Commerce meeting tomorrow morning, which they may get someone from the Beautification committee to attend to present on plans for the arch across Main Street they are working on getting funding for.
7. DISCUSSION CALENDAR.
For the record: Action minutes provide the necessary documentation of City Council actions and audio recordings are retained for those desiring more detail on particular agenda item discussions. These audio recordings provide an accurate and comprehensive backup of City Council deliberations and citizen discussion.
a. Receive, discuss and provide direction regarding (verbal) report from the Homeless Outreach Coordinator regarding the City's response to homeless issues.
Christine Platt/ Homeless Outreach Coordinator - Caltrans removed a homeless encampment under the bridge near Grocery Outlet on August 4'h and posted no trespassing signs which can now be enforced. PD will monitor to ensure it doesn't get repopulated. Mayor McLean advised the new owners of the National Hotel are appreciative of these efforts. McLean advised he stopped by/connected with the Caltrans PIO and took a picture of seven or eight mattresses being removed from under the bridge. McLean advised there is funding through Caltrans for beautification projects under their freeways to deter homeless, and he has the Creek Walk in mind to apply for some of these funds. Christine advised the Caltrans Regional Supervisor for multiple counties was present on the clean up day and complimented her and the City of Jackson on their homeless programs and situation in this city. PD is in process of hiring the PT Homeless Outreach position, and hopefully she will pass and be introduced at the next meeting. Last week, August 14, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes
Christine helped relocate another individual back with their family in Redding as well. She just attended the first in person Homeless Task Force meeting since she began this position, after only attending zoom meetings for so long- there were some excellent discussions and she hopes for some continued progress.
b. Wheel #1 restoration plan presentation. Verbal presentation by Bill Brawn, Kennedy Mine Foundation [Requested by Councilmember Godde].
William Brawn presented on the progress of the Tailing Wheel No. 1 restoration since the partial collapse in 2017. The tailing wheels were constructed in 1914 to lift the tailings from the Kennedy Gold Mine over several small ridges to the Oro de Amador property, which the city now owns. The preserved and Wheel 1 has endured great damage due to the elements and is in need of restoration.
The project goal is to replace the support timbers and reinstall the original bearings under the wheel axles. Brawn presented a model of the wheel, explaining the mechanics of the restoration process in greater detail. Brawn advised there are some trees that need to be removed which will obstruct the work, and Linda has been working with Logging Logan (local tree service). Additional dirt work on the cliff side will also need to be completed. Vice Mayor Simmons inquired if the wheel is resting on the ground now, and Brawn advised the wheel is sitting in the axle cross forms. Mayor McLean advised council would like to continue to be kept in the loop regarding this restoration. Linda advised the Community Foundation has a historical preservation fund and is taking donations, with $30k right now. Project will need approximately $40k to complete, which Mayor McLean advised between the city and county they should be able to reach. Vice Mayor Simmons advised Brawn to connect with Rich Hoffman at the Amador County fairgrounds regarding redwood from the horse stalls that are being taken apart soon, which may be able to be used for this project. Council thanked Mr. Brawn for his detailed update on the wheel.
c. Public Hearing: Delinquent Utilities Charges and Resolution No. 2023-24 Approving and Confirming the Delinquent Charges and Requesting County to Collect.
Mayor McLean opened the public hearing, asked for public comment, and received none. Interim City Manager Chris Mynderup advised there are four properties for a total of $6,556.10 to be sent to the county tax roll. Finance Manager Dalacie Blankenship advised the customers receive five billings before water gets turned off, along with multiple attempts to contact property owners. Out of 2500 accounts for water in the city there were four the city has been unable to collect for a substantial amount of time. All four are vacant properties. Councilmember Gonsalves inquired if these four properties are for only this past fiscal year and Blankenship confirmed.
Mayor requests a motion.
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Motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-24 Approving and Confirming the Delinquent Charges and Requesting County to Collect duted August 14, 2023 us presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Stimpson and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Godde, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Nonc
ABSTAIN: None
d. Revisit Pickleball Club request for funding to restripe the Mike Daly Memorial Tennis Court to cnable four pickleball courts along with the tennis court. Update: ACRA to fund half of the project.
ACRA Director Justin Howard advised ACRA will fund half the cost of the pickleball restriping project. Council thanked Mr. Howard for ACRA's willingness to help. City Attorney Josh Nelson advised Mr. Sweet confirmed both bids received include the payment of prevailing wage to workers on the project, so it is no longer an issue. Justin Howard inquired if the city would like ACRA to take the Icad on the project and invoice the city for half of the cost. Council agreed. Keith Sweet thanked ACRA and City of Jackson. Sweet asked Howard if they need to go back out to bid and Howard advised they do not and ACRA can provide a deposit if needed to get the project rolling.
Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to approve partnering with ACRA to fund up to half of the Pickleball Club request for funding to restripe the Mike Daly Memorial Tennis Court to enable four pickleball courts along with the tennis court utilizing City Park-In-Lieu funds dated August 14, 2023 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Godde, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
9. CLOSED SESSION.
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 case (claim by St. Katherine Drexel Parish) August 14, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes
• PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: City Manager
10. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on August 28, 2023.
ATTEST:
per trangel 8/30/3
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John Georgette, City Clerk Date Approved